Who Could That Be at This Hour?

I really did not expect much going into this as the number one reason I loved SOUE was the orphans and they are, of course, missing from this new series. That said, Little Lemony (as I like to think of him) is a smart ass who makes mistakes. Sometimes it seems as though he is one step ahead of the bad guys, but most times he is not, and that felt right because he is an apprentice. I enjoyed the new setting and many of the new characters (the cab driving kids are awesome). A huge thumbs up for a great “sub” librarian character who is actually the coolest person in town. So, I think this book will appeal to the kids (and grown ups) who read the first series, it is (imho) written in a style that most chapter book level readers may find to be clunky and old fashioned, but that a more mature reader recognizes as snark.
I am looking forward to the next in the series and have my fingers crossed for an appearance by a young Count Olaf.